Long Beach, California vs. Elk River, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 33.7% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $49,733 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Elk River
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Elk River, MN
Compared to Long Beach, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher